Through France and the French Syntax: A Book of French Composition (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Louis Sanderson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428620337 ISBN 13: 9780428620332

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master French composition with clear rules, idioms, and practical exercises.

This instructional text helps you think in French by giving you grammar and syntax guidance, handy idioms, and vocabulary alongside translation practice. It is designed for students building solid, idiomatic French expression, not just reading.

The book emphasizes using composition to master how French works, offering rules, idioms, and vocabulary to support writing and speaking. It presents material that makes translation exercise meaningful and engaging, helping learners express themselves accurately in French.

Expect structured guidance that aims to move beyond translation alone. The edition provides tools to form correct sentences, avoid common pitfalls, and develop confidence in everyday French conversation and writing.

• Rules of grammar and syntax explained with practical examples
• Common idioms and everyday vocabulary for fluent expression
• Translation-focused practice that reinforces active usage
• Topic-rich content and exercises to build real-world French skills

Ideal for readers of introductory to intermediate French seeking steadier, more idiomatic expression in writing and speech.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428620337
• ISBN 13: 9780428620332
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 183